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Diploma in Digital Media & Communication

Turn your passion for storytelling into a global career.

Craft Compelling Content. Build Brands That Matter.
A hands-on diploma in content, communication and brand storytelling, built on real client work.

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Programme Details

  • 2 Years

    Duration

  • IACT College

    Award

  • Diploma

    Pathway

  • Full Time

    Study Mode

  • February, May & September

    Intakes

  • Coursework & Exams

    Assessments

  • R3/0321/4/0013(A6366)08/30

    Accreditation

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Future Careers

Tell stories that shape brands and move audiences. Skilled media professionals are in high demand across PR, social media, journalism, copywriting and digital marketing.

Core Roles

  • Public Relations Executive

  • Social Media Manager

  • Copywriter / Content Writer

  • Corporate Communications Executive

  • Journalist

Strategic Roles

  • Digital Content Creator

  • Digital Marketing & Advertising Executive

  • Digital Designer (UI/UX)

  • Film & Broadcast Content Producer

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Why This Programme Matters

The Reality

  • Digital platforms and content brands are growing fast.
  • Specialist school founded by MAA and 4As Malaysia; award-winning students.
  • Globally recognised IAA (New York) certificate.
  • 99% employability and 124+ progression pathways worldwide.

The Education

Learn on real briefs, in the studio and across live projects.

  • Mass communication, PR and journalism.
  • Graphics, photography, video and digital storytelling.
  • Transmedia, metaverse and PR campaign strategies.
  • Media ethics, digital analysis and new media.

The Creative Technology Advantage

Studios, design and video software, UI/UX and new-media tools.

Why It Stands Out

  • Award-winning creativity — Kancil Awards and Huawei XMAGE wins.
  • Real projects with real brands and agencies.
  • IAA Certificate (New York) plus Google, Meta and Adobe microcredentials.

Graduate Ready

An IACT diploma, a 12-week internship and 99% graduate employability.

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Course Modules

  • Mass Communication
  • Communication English
  • Digital Media Graphics
  • Creative Thinking
  • Presentation Skills
  • Research Methods
  • Photography & Digital Imaging
  • Principles of Advertising
  • Video Production
  • Digital Storytelling & Animation
  • Public Relations
  • Principles of Journalism
  • Introduction to Sociology
  • Digital Publishing
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The Creative Learning Experience

Built around production practice, real client briefs and industry readiness.

How You Learn

  • Project-Based Practice

    Real productions, not abstract exercises.

  • Real Client Briefs

    Campaigns for actual brands and agencies.

  • Industry Exposure

    Agency visits and studio tours.

  • Competitions

    Student Kancil, Astro A-List and Star Media Awards.

  • In-Company Internship

    A compulsory 12-week placement.

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Industry Projects & Certifications

Real projects. Recognised credentials. Career advantage. Work on real client briefs through IACT’s creative network, a communication specialist since 1970.

Industry-Standard Tools

Studios, cameras and design software, with partners like Lumix, Aputure, ASUS and Konica Minolta.

Partners

  • Lumix
  • Aputure
  • ASUS
  • Konica Minolta

Embedded Creative Credentials

  • Google microcredentials
  • Meta microcredentials
  • Adobe microcredentials
  • IAA (New York) certificate
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Career Outcomes

Our graduates are industry-ready and in demand from day one.

Opportunities span PR, social media, journalism, copywriting and digital marketing.

Career Pathways: Agencies, brands, media houses, newsrooms and your own ventures.

Progression Pathways: Advanced standing into UK and local degrees — including fast-track Year 2 entry at Northampton and Sunderland.

  • Public Relations ExecutiveShape brand perception and strategy.
  • Social Media ManagerGrow online communities and content.
  • Copywriter / Content WriterCraft persuasive creative copy.
  • Corporate Communications ExecutiveDrive internal and external comms.
  • JournalistTell real stories across digital, print and broadcast.
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Student Experience

Join a creative community focused on making bold work.

  • Production Facilities

    State-of-the-art media and broadcasting studios.

  • Live Competitions

    Student Kancil, Astro A-List and Star Media Awards.

  • Industry Visits

    Agency visits and studio tours.

  • Industry Mentorship

    Guidance from working professionals.

  • Internships

    A compulsory 12-week placement.

  • Campus Life

    A vibrant student culture built for storytellers.

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Entry Requirements

Applicants must meet one of the following:

  • 3 Credits in SPM / IGCSE, including Grade C in English; or
  • 3Bs in UEC, including B6 in English; or
  • Any other qualification recognised by the Ministry of Education, Malaysia.

Note: Trial / forecast results accepted. ~60% coursework-only modules; the rest 60% coursework with 40% exams.

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Fees & Financing

Programme Fees

  • Lump SumRM35,000RM25,000 with The PR Practitioners Society of Malaysia RM10,000 Scholarship Awards*
  • Yearly PaymentRM18,500 / year
    • Year 1: RM18,500 (RM13,500 with scholarship*)
    • Year 2: RM18,500 (RM13,500 with scholarship*)
  • Monthly Instalment (2 Years)RM9,000 + RM1,500 × 20With scholarship*: RM4,000 first payment + RM1,250 × 20
  • Resource FeeRM1,000 / yearNon-refundable

0% Interest Instalment Payment Plans
Bank education loans available.

*Terms & Conditions apply.

International fees subject to 6% SST from 1 September 2025.

IAA (New York) RM10,000 Scholarship, in-house scholarships, sibling waivers, early-bird rebates, PTPTN, EPF, EZ payment and 0% instalment plans available.

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Speak to a Future Advisor

Love telling stories and shaping brands? Turn your passion into a career.

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